Ashley Lacour and Kristina Popova, the duo behind Sibarth Villas, share their secrets for an ideal day of shopping, eating, and sunning on their adopted homeland isle.

Beach: Petite St. Jean

Beach: Petite St. Jean

This our favorite afternoon beach. It's especially fun when we can take a break on a weekday, when you have the best chance of finding a secluded spot all to yourself. With fine white sand, shade from the occasional coconut palm, and the soothing whisper of the wind, this beach on the eastern end of St. Jean is especially relaxing. The water is usually very calm, especially toward the right-hand side of the beach, where it can be so placid and clear that it feels like you are swimming in an azure lake. One big advantage of this location is that it is just steps from the heart of the village of St. Jean, with plenty of small restaurants and shops when you need a break from the sun. When the water is calm, this is an ideal beach for children.

Breakfast: Maya's To Go

Breakfast: Maya's To Go

Maya's restaurant has been a sought after dinner reservation for decades, but as Maya's to Go it's become the insider's choice for breakfast and lunch too. In the morning, you can find muesli on fromage blanc, a perfectly flaky croissant, freshly squeezed exotic fruit juice, and killer coffee. Some days we go just to watch the island waking up. You see all the workers going to work, the tourists getting ready for the beach and the planes taking off at the airport. It is a vibrant and fresh, the archetypal St. Barth spot that attracts equal amounts of locals and tourists. Randy and Maya are in and out all day, greeting loyal clients who make Maya's to Go their first stop upon arrival. They know better than anyone else who is and is not on the island at any given time.